Senior Specialist Course

Greetings,

I would like take this opportunity to congratulate the 5 appointment holders for passing out from the East/Air Senior Specialist Course that is held from 10-12 Sept, at HQ NCC.

1. SSG Saiful Irfan
2. SSG Poh Hui Quan
3. SSG Ong Tjin Shen
4. SSG Ong Xin Wen
5. SSG Cheong Jia Xun

Upon graduating from SSC, they will be appointed Unit Drill Instructors and presented with the Red/White lanyard.
Their promotion will take immediate effect.


Thanks,
C/2LT Zhan Quan

Overseas Training Programme/International Cadet Exchange Programme (ICEP)

Hi guys,

There are a few overseas trips available for sign ups:
1. ICEP Austrialia, Visit to Exercise Wallaby 2009 (10-15 Nov)
2. ICEP New Zealand, Vist to Exercise Thunder Warrior 2010 (23 Jan - 1 Feb)
3. India Republic Day 2010 (17-29 Jan)

A brief introduction to the 3 trips.
1. Exercise Wallaby
Cadets will have a change observe SAF troops training in SWBTA in Queensland, Australia for the purpose of exposing NCC cadets to live-firing, troop and vehicle movement in an SAF Overseas Training Base so as to increase military awareness in NCC Cadets. Cadets will participate in a exchange programme with Australia Cadet Corps cadets, which include a visit to a unit training and a one-day adventure training programme(high ropes element, caving tour)

2. Exercise Thunder Warrior
Cadets will have a chance to observe SAF troops training in Waiouru for the purpose of exposing NCC cadets to live-firing, troop and vehicle movement in SAF Overseas Training Base.
There will be white-water rafting and bush trekking activities at the Taihapi resort.
You will be participating in a cadet exchange programme with the New Zealand Cadet Forces, which include a 3 days home stay at a NZCF cadet's house.

3. India Republic Day
Cadets will participate in the Republic Day Camp organised by NCC India. Cadets will also be involved in a wide variety of activities such as shooting competitions and horse riding. In addition, various cultural exchanges with other youth organisations and visits to historical sites will be conducted. You will be invited to view the annual India Republic Day Parade.

All the above mentioned trips are only applicable for PART Cs and above cadets.

All application forms must be submitted before 25 Sept 09, to East District

If any of you are interested, please approach Mr Lee personally to obtain the application forms as you need his recommendation and principal's approval.

Alternatively, you can also contact me for further details of these trips or if you need any clarifications.

Shortlisted applicants will have to attend a interview chaired by Commandant or Head Training Management, before you are selected to participate in the overseas trips mentioned above.

So, best of luck to interested PART Cs.


Thanks,
C/2LT Zhan Quan